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Gypsum, CO

Gypsum, CO.

Population: 10,744 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Gypsum, CO is $704,107 — up 1.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $814,908 after a median 11 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,751/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with avalanche, lightning, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.1% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$704,107

Median home value

+1.4%

1-year change

11

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$704,107
1-year appreciation
+1.4%
3-year appreciation
+13.3%
5-year appreciation
+37.7%
10-year appreciation
+110.0%
All-time peak (2026-08)
$704,107
House Price Index (state)
687.4 (-0.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$814,908
Median list price
$795,000
Median price per sqft
$401
1-year sale-price change
+9.3%
Median days on market
11 days
Homes sold (recent period)
32
For-sale inventory
75
Sale-to-list ratio
99.7%
Active listings
61
1-year forecast
+1.2%
New listings (monthly)
19

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,751/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,240/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,387/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,781/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,466/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,477/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
103.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.9¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.1 : 1
Schools include
Eagle Valley High School, Red Hill Elementary School, Gypsum Creek Middle School, Gypsum Elementary School, World Academy Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, lightning, inlandFlooding, landslide, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
iceStorm: Relatively Low · wildfire: Relatively Low · avalanche: Very High · landslide: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively High · winterWeather: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A02
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 76% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
42.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
48.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
33.0°F
Annual precipitation
18.2 in
Annual snowfall
38.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,701
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,194

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
6
Nearest airport
Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) (14 mi)
Nearest major airport
Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) (14 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
VALLEY VIEW HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION, GRAND RIVER HOSPITAL DISTRICT
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-389 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,001
Housing built before 1970
11.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
55.3%
Median annual property tax
$2,868
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
69.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
31,881
Average weekly wage
$1,277
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
223

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

GypsumState medianUS median
Median home value$704,107$493,059$288,527
Median sale price$814,908$495,000$325,000
Median days on market11 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$2,751/mo$1,992/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,868$1,694$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Gypsum, CO?
$704,107.
What is the median sale price in Gypsum, CO?
$814,908.
How long do homes take to sell in Gypsum, CO?
Median days on market: 11 days.
What is typical rent in Gypsum, CO?
Typical rent: $2,751/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Gypsum, CO?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, lightning, inlandFlooding, landslide, winterWeather.
Is Gypsum, CO in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A02.
What is the wildfire risk in Gypsum, CO?
Risk to homes is higher than 76% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Gypsum, CO?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Gypsum, CO?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Gypsum, CO?
6 schools (3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Gypsum, CO walkable?
Walkability index: 8.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Gypsum, CO?
Regional Price Parity: 103.1 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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